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Texas running back Roschon Johnson (2) celebrates his touchdown run against Texas Tech with Jake Majors (65) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 25, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Texas Tech at Texas 9/25/2021

Sep. 25, 2021 01:59 PM EDT

Texas Tech's Tyler Shough (12) runs with the ball during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Florida International, Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Lubbock, Texas. (AP Photo/Brad Tollefson)
Texas and Texas Tech both need big bounce from Big 12 opener

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 23, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian watches the team play against Rice during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Pass-happy no more: Big 12 teams content to run, run, run

By John Raby Sep. 21, 2021 04:34 PM EDT

Rice quarterback Wiley Green (5) is tackled by Texas defensive lineman Alfred Collins (95) during the first half of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 18, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)
Rice at Texas 9/18/2021

Sep. 18, 2021 09:57 PM EDT

Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) pushes past Arkansas defensive lineman John Ridgeway (99) to score a touchdown in the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Thompson gets the call at QB for Texas against Rice

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 16, 2021 03:00 AM EDT

Colorado quarterback Brendon Lewis, front, rolls out to pass as Texas A&M defensive lineman DeMarvin Leal pursues in the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
SEC defenses flexing after 2020 championship game fireworks

By John Zenor Sep. 15, 2021 10:45 AM EDT

Arkansas lineman Luke Jones (70) celebrates as Arkansas fans rush the field after Arkansas' win over Texas during an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Arkansas manhandles No. 15 Texas, 40-21, crowd rushes field

By Eric W. Bolin Sep. 11, 2021 10:30 PM EDT

Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson (1) is tripped by Texas defender Jerrin Thompson (28) after a long gain during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Texas at Arkansas 9/11/2021

Sep. 11, 2021 08:51 PM EDT

Arkansas defensive back Jalen Catalon (1) returns an interception against Rice during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Texas and Arkansas renew legacy rivalry

By The Associated Press Sep. 09, 2021 03:03 PM EDT

Arkansas coach Sam Pittman reacts after Arkansas scores a touchdown against Rice during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
No. 15 Texas, Arkansas to meet in throwback matchup

By Chip Souza Sep. 09, 2021 12:19 PM EDT

TCU head coach Gary Patterson calls a play against Duquesne during the second half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Fort Worth, Texas. (AP Photo/Ron Jenkins)
Big 12 This Week: No. 9 Iowa State biggest rivalry game yet

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 09, 2021 02:38 AM EDT

Mississippi quarterback Matt Corral (2) drops back to pass during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisville Monday, Sept. 6, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
AP Top 25 Reality Check: Are 4 newcomers built to last?

By Ralph D. Russo Sep. 08, 2021 02:40 AM EDT

Arkansas players Kelin Burrle (33), Chris Harris (83) and Kevin Compton (26) celebrate the Razorbacks' 38-17 win over Rice in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Fayetteville, Ark. (AP Photo/Michael Woods)
Card and No. 21 Texas face tough road trip to Arkansas next

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 06, 2021 03:49 PM EDT

Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) runs against Louisiana-Lafayette during the first half of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Louisiana-Lafayette at Texas 9/4/2021

Sep. 04, 2021 08:19 PM EDT

Texas coach Steve Sarkisian, center, talks with players during a timeout in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Louisiana-Lafayette, Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Card debut a winner for No. 21 Texas over La-Lafayette 38-18

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 04, 2021 08:04 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 7, 2021, file photo, Texas coach Steve Sarkisian watches players run drills during an NCAA college football practice in Austin, Texas. Texas gave Sarkisian, a former head coach at Washington and Southern California, a guaranteed six-year, $34 million contract that should take him into the eventual move to the SEC planned for 2025, if it doesn't happen sooner. (Aaron E. Martinez/Austin American-Statesman via AP, File)
Texas debut for Card and Sark against Louisiana-Lafayette

By The Associated Press Sep. 02, 2021 07:01 PM EDT

FILE - In this April 24, 2021, file photo, Texas running back Bijan Robinson (5) carries the ball during the final half of their spring NCAA college football game in Austin, Texas. Texas opens the season against Louisiana-Lafayette. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas, File)
Sark ready to make Robinson the focus for No. 21 Texas

By Jim Vertuno Sep. 02, 2021 02:56 PM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2020, file photo, Kansas State running back Deuce Vaughn (22) gets past Kansas safety Ricky Thomas (3) as he runs for a first down during the first half of an NCAA football game in Manhattan, Kan. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Texas still in Big 12 starting new era with new coach and QB

By Stephen Hawkins Sep. 02, 2021 02:38 AM EDT

FILE - Oklahoma quarterback Spencer Rattler (7) throws a pass during an NCAA college football game against Iowa State for the Big 12 Conference championship, in Arlington, Texas, in this Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, file photo. Rattler was selected to The Associated Press Preseason All-America first team offense, Monday Aug. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeffrey McWhorter, File)
Awkward future for Big 12 even with Oklahoma favored again

By Stephen Hawkins Aug. 27, 2021 03:10 AM EDT

FILE - In this April 17, 2021, file photo, Georgia quarterback JT Daniels (18) throws a pass during their spring NCAA college football spring game in Athens, Ga.. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Pick Six: Who wins college football's biggest prizes in '21?

By Ralph D. Russo Aug. 25, 2021 02:35 AM EDT